Project Officer Job in Kenya

Anglican Development Services – North

Rift

Job Title:

 Project Officer Health
 

Reporting to: The Programmes Coordinator
 

Term: 10 Months Contract
 

The Position: The Project Officer Health is a member of the

Senior Management Team (SMT) responsible for coordinating the implementation of

the USAID funded OVC projects within Anglican Development Services North Rift

(ADS NR) Region. 

The officer provides ADS NR overall

strategic, technical and programmatic leadership in the health project. 

S/he will be expected to build the

capacity of the project staff and support them to deliver on their mandates, by

providing sound technical leadership and guidance. 

The Project Officer will play a key

role in decision-making processes; assist management in resource mobilization,

lead in quality control, project planning, implementation, monitoring and

evaluation of the project activities. 

The position requires good

understanding of the PEPFAR OVC programming and key National OVC Policy

documents.

• Provide technical/programmatic leadership in
  
  the planning, implementation and monitoring of the OVC projects


• Coordinate the implementation of ADS NR health
  
  projects including the development of annual work plans.


• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships
  
  and collaboration with relevant key stakeholders to leverage resources for
  
  enhanced service delivery to the beneficiaries.


• Provide requisite oversight on project staff
  
  performance and assist management undertake regular staff performance
  
  appraisals.


• Facilitate structured support supervision to
  
  project staff and sites to facilitate continuous quality improvement.


• Provide structured and regular mentorship to
  
  project staff to enhance staff capacity


• Develop and strengthen effective structures
  
  for utilization of project data for appropriate programming and decision
  
  making processes.



• Produce quality and timely monthly and
  
  quarterly project reports for submission to the donor


• In liaison with the Project accountant and
  
  Finance Officer, provide stewardship in the management of project
  
  resources (human, financial and material resources) to ensure effective
  
  and efficient utilization of project resources for achievement of project
  
  deliverables.


• Take leadership in documenting project’s best
  
  practices and success stories. 


• Provide regular updates to the management,
  
  staff and key stakeholders on the project progress.


• Participate and represent the organization in
  
  critical County and Sub-County OVC stakeholders’ forums. 


• Support management in the developing project
  
  proposals.

Required Qualifications 

• At least a degree in Social Sciences, Public
  
  health, Anthropology, Nursing, Clinical medicine, or Community
  
  Development/Social Work. Possession of Master degree will be an added
  
  advantage.


• Have solid working knowledge (practical
  
  skills) in the following areas: HIV/AIDS Care and support, CPWP, HTC/Counseling,
  
  ART and gender issues.


• In-depth understanding and working knowledge
  
  of PEPFAR funded programs including the USAID/PEPFAR/GOK reporting
  
  requirements.


• Experience in facilitating community
  
  engagement forums. 


• Practical experience in computer applications
  
  (MS Office Suite, internet) 


• Good knowledge of GoK structures at County and
  
  Sub-County level, and social protection programs 


• Significant experience in implementing
  
  integrated OVC and HIV/AIDS projects will be an added advantage.


• Demonstrated capability to manage staff and
  
  perform staff appraisals 


• Knowledge and experience in proposal
  
  development will be an added advantage.

If you are interested and meet the

stated requirements send:

• Your curriculum Vitae (CV),


• 3 recommendations letters one being from your
  
  pastor,

Copies of your certificates and

testimonials to

The Executive Director
ADS North Rift Region,
P.O Box 6495-30100
Eldoret

or email to: info@adsnorthrift.org

Your application to reach undersigned by 5:00pm of 4th December, 2015.

You may also view this information at: www.adsnorthrift.org